Studio Apartment Rent in Little Elm, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Little Elm, Texas as of July 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $2,282 and +66% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Little Elm
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Little Elm
Compare Little Elm's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm (this page) | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Little Elm.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Little Elm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey, TX | 7.2 mi | $1,354 | $-786 (-37%) |
| The Colony, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,730 | $-410 (-19%) |
| Frisco, TX | 10 mi | $1,404 | $-736 (-34%) |
| Highland Village, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,800 | $-340 (-16%) |
| Corinth, TX | 10.2 mi | $1,356 | $-784 (-37%) |
| Lewisville, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,201 | $-939 (-44%) |
| Prosper, TX | 10.5 mi | $2,170 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Denton, TX | 12.3 mi | $1,452 | $-688 (-32%) |
| Carrollton, TX | 12.5 mi | $1,223 | $-917 (-43%) |
| Flower Mound, TX | 13.9 mi | $2,250 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Coppell, TX | 14.9 mi | $1,820 | $-320 (-15%) |
| Argyle, TX | 16 mi | $2,300 | +$160 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Little Elm — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Little Elm?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Little Elm, Texas is $2,140 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $2,282.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Little Elm?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $85,600 ($7,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Little Elm expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Little Elm's studio median of $2,140 is +66% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Little Elm rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Little Elm ranks #237 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Little Elm?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Aubrey ($1,354), The Colony ($1,730), Frisco ($1,404).